Programs & Events

Caroline Bicks Author Talk

August 18th at 4PM Please join us at the library for an author talk with Caroline Bicks on Tuesday, August 18th at 4PM. Books will be available to purchase through Leaf & Anna. From her . . . read more »

Celebrate Brooklin

Where our Past and Future Meet Friend Memorial Public Library invites the public to Celebrate Brooklin: Where our past and future meet, a free community event on Friday, August 7, 7:00 p.m. at Brooklin Boat . . . read more »

Ice Cream Social 2026

Featuring the Music of Cheryl Jeanette We are so excited to be having another ice cream social at the Library this summer. Join us on July 31st from 3-4PM for a concert and free ice . . . read more »

Mystery Writers Panel

July 28th at 4PM Please join us in welcoming authors Brenda Buchanan, Cheryl Head, and Robert T. Kelley for a mystery writers talk on Tuesday the 28th of July at 4PM. Please see their bios . . . read more »

2nd Annual BBQ Cookoff

August 16th at Atlantic Boat Co. Everyone is invited to a friendly all ages cook off (with prizes!) to celebrate the Library Campaign. Family friendly event with music by local band Maine Weather. The event . . . read more »

Library 5K Fun Run

Show off your love for the Friend Memorial Library by running from here to the WoodenBoat Store and back at 8AM on Saturday, July 18th. Sign up opens at the library at 7:30 the morning . . . read more »

Cakes & Authors 2026

July 9th, 1-3PM Back again! And this time it’s-well it’s the same as it has always been, but there’s nothing wrong with that! Join us on Thursday, July 9th for the annual Cakes & Authors . . . read more »

Movie Night: Point Break

July 18th at 8:30PM Last month was David Bowie, this month is Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze! We are so excited for another partnership with the Brooklin General store and hope that you will join . . . read more »

Eco-Printing Workshops

Teach Peace Prints at the Library This summer we are so excited to have Katama Murray of Teach Peace Prints give two workshops on eco-printing. Katama it below: Hidden color exists all around us, waiting . . . read more »

Author Talk

Jeanne Bartlett Join the library on Wednesday, June 17th at 4PM for a talk by author Jeanne Bartlett. A Voice Downstream collects Jeanne Bartlett’s poetry and prose, her life’s work that explores nature, kinship, aging, . . . read more »